For the past few years, the Stop the F-35 Coalition has been fighting against the F-35 in the streets. Now, the battle may be headed to a courtroom.

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"We're taking legal action," said James Leas, a member of the group.

The coalition recently hired Bristol-based attorney James Dumont to dig up information on the basing of the plane at Burlington International Airport. His clients fear noise from jets will decrease their home values, and they want to know who would be financially responsible if that happens.

"In cases in other states that have looked at this question, the courts have said, 'Well, it depends on a number of factors, but the owner of the airport may be liable to the community for the damages that are imposed on the community,'" said Dumont.

He argues that as the airport's landlord, the potential multi-million dollar burden could fall to the city of Burlington.

"This is something that Burlington has to start taking seriously," said Leas.

City attorney Eileen Blackwood told News Channel 5 she is "not aware of any basis on which the city would be liable."

As of now, she said her office is compiling the paperwork Dumont requested.

"It may be for the courts to decide this, but it sure would be nice to know if the city has considered who is paying these damages. These are real damages, and people are going to be hurt. We want to make sure somebody is going to be paying them," said Dumont.

In the meantime, the coalition said it has a few dozen plaintiffs lined up, with potentially hundreds more.

Dumont said filing a lawsuit now would be premature and that they'll hold off until the Air Force makes its basing decision, which is expected in the next few months.